Singer had role in 'Godfather'

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Oct 15, 2009 at 12:01 AMOct 15, 2009 at 11:16 AM

SPRINGFIELD, Pa. (AP) -- Singer Al Martino, who played the Frank Sinatra-type role of Johnny Fontane in The Godfather and recorded hits including Spanish Eyes and the Italian ballad Volare in a 50-year musical career, died Tuesday. He was 82.

SPRINGFIELD, Pa. (AP) -- Singer Al Martino, who played the Frank Sinatra-type role of Johnny Fontane in The Godfather and recorded hits including Spanish Eyes and the Italian ballad Volare in a 50-year musical career, died Tuesday. He was 82.

Starting in 1952, Martino was known for hit songs including Here in My Heart and Can't Help Falling in Love.

Besides acting in The Godfather, Martino sang the 1972 film's title score, The Love Theme From The Godfather.

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